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Park Maintenance Technician The City of Ontario reserves the right, if necessary, to accept only the first one hundred (100) applications that meet the qualifications. Additionally, the following procedures will apply: Separate Promotional and Open (external) Eligibility Lists will be established. The Promotional Eligibility List will be comprised of current City employees (full or part‑time) who meet the minimum qualifications and successfully complete any required selection processes. The Open Eligibility List will consist of external applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and successfully complete any required selection processes. The hiring department will consider the Promotional Eligibility List prior to considering candidates on the Open Eligibility List. Are you motivated to take on a leadership role and actively contribute to a thriving, expanding community? The City of Ontario’s Parks and Streets Maintenance Department offers an excellent opportunity for an individual ready to be the driving force behind the community’s advancement. The Park Maintenance Technician is responsible for leading a small crew and performing skilled work in a variety of park, parkway, median, and other public service activities involving installation, maintenance and repair work using hand tools, trucks, and heavy equipment. The ideal candidate will have the ability to operate and maintain a variety of power equipment and hand tools; operate light and medium‑duty equipment; and perform other related work as necessary. The successful candidate will be a role model for the City's Approach to Public Service and exhibit the qualities of a Five Tool Player – Leader, Thinker, Communicator, Operator and Public Servant. Responsibilities Drive a truck and operate heavy equipment such as skip loaders, trenchers, riding mowers, brush chippers, and smaller equipment such as paint sprayers, hydro blasters, and chainsaws. Install, monitor, maintain, and repair irrigation and drainage systems. Spray herbicides, weeds, and edges. Prune, trim, and remove trees, shrubs, and brush. Mow, edge, and rake turf areas in parks, parkways, and median strips. Complete daily service requests and work logs. Lead and participate in the work of a small crew, coordinate assignments with crew, review finished work, and oversee worksite safety. Education High school diploma or recognized equivalent. Experience Three years of park maintenance, tree maintenance, or light construction work. Desirable Three years of experience leading a crew in park and tree maintenance. At least one year of experience in operation and maintenance of bucket truck, chipper, and chainsaws. Has a non‑expired Class A driver's license. Familiarity with proper tree pruning practices. Licenses Valid Class C California Driver's License and Class B California Driver's License with appropriate endorsements depending on areas of assignment. Acceptable driving record at time of appointment and throughout employment. Special Requirements May be required to return to work during non‑business hours in an emergency situation and to perform work on a scheduled stand‑by assignment. How to Apply Apply online by clicking on the Apply link at the top of this announcement. If this is the first time applying for a position through governmentjobs.com you will be prompted to create a new user account, otherwise log in with your username and password. Your application and responses to any supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for this position. It is suggested that your application include the following: List any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you qualify for the position. List all periods of employment for at least the past ten years, beginning with your most recent or present employer (including, if applicable, all employment with the City of Ontario). Separately list each position held, including different positions with the same employer. Supplemental Questions Supplemental questions will be prompted during application and are used to screen and select candidates. Please provide clear, concise, and detailed responses. Incomplete or false information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Email Notices Email is the primary way that the Human Resources or Hiring Department will communicate with you. Check your email account (including the SPAM folder) regularly for any emails related to the application or selection process. Emails from the City of Ontario will come from @ontarioca.gov or governmentjobs.com. If you change your email address after submitting your application, please update your profile on governmentjobs.com. Frequently Asked Questions For additional information on the application process, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions page. #J-18808-Ljbffr ReadyOntario

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